Match 37, Geelong, January 06, 2022, 12:35 PM
128/6(20.0ov)
129/5(15.0ov)
Melbourne Renegades beat Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets
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Shaun Marsh wins the Man of the Match award for his scintillating effort with the blade. He says that it's great to get a few wins, and always a pleasure to contribute to the team's win. Mentions that he has been out for a few months and it feels good to be back with the team and win games. Adds that everyone has been struggling with COVID, but it's good to get a win here. Mentions that Nabi was outstanding and his contributions helped the team win, and hopes the side can carry the winning momentum forward.
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After coming into the game with 8 changes to the side, it was never going to be an easy task for the Heat to go back with some crucial points here. David Grant and Jake Lehmann will surely walk off the field with pride. Jake Lehmann's 65 runs with the blade made sure to get his side to a decent total. Grant couldn’t have asked for a better start to his BBL campaign as he bagged three wickets. All the younger bowlers showed good signs with the ball even though they were taken for a plenty. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Ronan McDonald took a wicket each as well but the former was very economical.
A partnership changed the game for the Renegades. Sam Harper slipped out in the first over and it looked like the Heat had a sniff but Marsh had other ideas. He along with Finch stitched a 96-run stand to get their side closer to the finish line. Marsh raced away to his FIFTY with a gun-blazing knock but slipped out eventually. Finch followed him to the pavilion soon after. In the end, Nic Maddinson, the Renegades skipper, made sure to get his side over the line.
A dominating performance by Melbourne Renegades. They managed to stay ahead in the chase throughout the game even after losing a wicket in the very first over. Brisbane Heat though fought hard and surely would be happy with the performances the young players have put up for them.
In over# 15
1
6
3
1wd
0W
1
0
Ronan McDonald 21/1(2)
14.6
1
Fuller, on off. Nic Maddinson flicks it towards mid on for a single. And now, MELBOURNE RENEGADES WIN THE GAME BY 5 WICKETS!
What just happened here? According to the umpires the Melbourne Renegades need to score one more run to win but according to the calculations, only 6 runs were required and Nic Maddinson did fire one out of the park. This is very poor from the officials.
14.5
6
SIX! BANG! Nic Maddinson gets hold of this one! A slower, shorter ball, around middle. Nic Maddinson hangs back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. The fielder there jumps, but the ball goes over him.
14.4
3
Slower ball, down the leg side. James Seymour tucks it towards fine leg. Three runs taken.
14.4
1wd
WIDE! A length ball, down the leg side. James Seymour misses his flick. A wide a called.
James Seymour comes in at number 7.
14.3
W
OUT! TAKEN! Melbourne Renegades lose another wicket! Ronan McDonald strikes this time! A slower ball, full, on middle and leg. Ronan McDonald makes room and drives it straight to Jake Lehmann at cover. Mackenzie Harvey departs early. He was looking to make use of the field restrictions here but holes out instead.
14.2
1
Fuller ball, around middle and off. Nic Maddinson pushes it towards long on for a single.
14.1
.
Swing and a miss! A slower ball, around middle and leg. Nic Maddinson gets low and looks to sweep this, but gets beaten due to lack of pace. He gets hit on the thigh pad.
Power Surge! Melbourne Renegades have opted for the Power Surge. Only 2 fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
In over# 14
0
1
2
0W
0
1
David Grant 20/3(4)
13.6
.
Overpitches it again, outside off. Mackenzie Harvey plays it towards cover. A dot to end a great spell by David Grant!